Head-to-head
2027 Audi S8 vs 2027 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 100 to 50.8, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety.
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2027 Audi S8
The 2027 Audi S8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large sedan. The most efficient version, the S8, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaig…
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A2027 Lucid Air
The 2027 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Lucid Air
Clear winThe Lucid Air wins clearly, 100 to 50.8, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Lucid Air leads by 88.6
Tech & comfort 2027 Lucid Air leads by 76.8
Safety 2027 Lucid Air leads by 22
| Category · weight | 2027 Lucid Airoverall 100 | 2027 Audi S8overall 50.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 11.4 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 78 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 71.1 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 76.8 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 23.2 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 50.8 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Audi S8: base trim A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Lucid Air wins
- It lists 17 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It costs $4,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $4,550).
- It is rated 146 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,995 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | Six-Cylinder 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | — | 369 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | NA |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 210 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.1 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 44.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) five-link front |
| Rear suspension type | — | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) five-link rear |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Electromechanical progressive steering system (Dynamic steering available) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 42.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | epb | Electro-mechanical |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 265/40 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 21.7 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in | 57.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
159 features · differences first, then sharedSafety15 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | std | — |
| Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | std | — |
| Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | std | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: Surreal Sound Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| EPA Class - Midsize Car AWD | — | std |
| Head room, front (in) | — | std |
| Head room, rear (in) | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Leg room, front (in) | — | std |
| Leg room, rear (in) | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Shoulder room, front (in) | — | std |
| Shoulder room, rear (in) | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
Exterior40 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors | std | — |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| BODY AND Paint | std | — |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | opt | — |
| Corrosion Perforation | std | — |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | — | std |
| Drag Coefficient | — | std |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| Height (in) | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| Length | std | — |
| Length (in) | — | std |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Overall width with mirrors (in) | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: 19" Aero Range Stealth Wheels/20" Aero Lite Stealth Wheels | opt | — |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: Stealth Appearance | opt | — |
| Track, front/rear (in) | — | std |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in) | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 10-Y-spoke-design, matte neodymium gold finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 10-Y-spoke-evo-design, bicolor finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Available - 21" 5-double-spoke-star-S-design, anthracite-black finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires | — | opt |
| Wheels/Tires Standard - 20" 10-parallel-spoke-design wheels with 265/40 R20 all-season tires | — | std |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Width without mirrors (in) | — | std |
Powertrain43 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| quattro® all-wheel drive | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| Arrangement - Front mounted | — | std |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| Bore (mm) | — | std |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Cylinder head - Aluminum alloy | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Drive TYPE | std | — |
| Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with shift-by-wire technology and quattro® all-wheel drive with center differential | — | std |
| EPA-estimated City mpg | — | std |
| EPA-estimated Combined mpg | — | std |
| EPA-estimated Highway mpg | — | std |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| Fuel Tank (gal) | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE) | — | std |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| Maximum torque, lb-ft | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Powertrain: RWD | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Projected Range UP TO | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | — |
| shift-by-wire technology | — | std |
| Six-Cylinder / Eight-cylinder engine type | — | std |
| Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Valvetrain - 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing | — | std |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes (front/rear) | — | std |
| Front Suspension - Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | — | std |
| Parking Brake - Electro-mechanical | — | std |
| Rear Suspension - Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio | — | std |
| Steering Type - Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Circle (ft, curb to curb) | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| Cargo volume, with seatbacks fixed (cu ft) | — | std |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi S8
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Audi S8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $249,000 4 trims | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | S8 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 18 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $4,550 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Lucid Air or the 2027 Audi S8?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 100 to 50.8, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Lucid Air scores 100 and the 2027 Audi S8 50.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Lucid Air or the 2027 Audi S8?
2027 Lucid Air: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi S8: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Lucid Air and the 2027 Audi S8?
Where the 2027 Lucid Air wins: it lists 17 standard driver-assist features against 2, costs $4,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $4,550), and is rated 146 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.